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Nintendo DS · Racing
Monster Jam
Deep cut
| System | Nintendo DS |
|---|---|
| Genre | Racing |
| Developer | Torus Games |
| Publisher | Activision |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 1 |
Monster Jam is a racing game released for the Nintendo DS, developed by Torus Games and published by Activision.
Torus Games also made Spider-Man: Battle for New York, Indianapolis 500 Legends and Scooby-Doo! and the Spooky Swamp for the DS.
Monster Jam supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.
Pick it if…
- you want to race and compete
- you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
- you have a friend to play against
- you've played the DS hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you want a story or exploration rather than laps
What playing Monster Jam is like
Racing games range from realistic driving to kart racers with weapons and shortcuts. Races are short, making them great for quick sessions and split-screen rivalries.
Tip for newcomers: Learn each track's racing line and braking points; in kart racers, item strategy matters as much as driving.
Monster Jam cheats & codes
20 codes on file (Action Replay DS). Here are a few Action Replay DS codes to start with:
| 40/40: Freestyle San Diego | 020BB280
00000028 |
|---|---|
| 40/40: Freestyle Miami | 020BB284
00000028 |
| 40/40: Freestyle Orlando | 020BB2A8
00000028 |
| 40/40: Freestyle St. Louis | 020BB2AC
00000028 |
| 40/40: Freestyle Detroit | 020BB2D0
00000028 |
| 40/40: Freestyle Minneapolis | 020BB2D4
00000028 |
Monster Jam walkthroughs & guides
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Playing DS games today
Many DS games rely on the touchscreen and stylus, so they play best on original hardware, a 3DS, or an emulator with mouse or touch input such as Rec0m88. The library is enormous, which makes a recommendation engine especially handy.
Monster Jam FAQ
Who made Monster Jam?
It was developed by Torus Games and published by Activision.
Is Monster Jam multiplayer?
Yes. Monster Jam supports up to 2 players.
How long does Monster Jam take to play?
As a racing game, Monster Jam typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Monster Jam on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.